Chad Green's background includes over 17 years coaching experience at the Tier II and Tier III levels with the Sabres, Cyclones, Flames, and Eau Claire hockey organizations.  Chad is a Level 5 certified coach, has led U17 National Development Camps for USA Hockey, is a committee member with the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois, and is an advisor for Fenwick High School’s hockey board.  He has been a level 4 referee and scout for NAHL and NCHA teams.  Chad played for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Fenwick High School, and the Sabres.  Attached is Chad’s resume.

Matt Noga's background includes over 17 years coaching and skill instructor experience at the Tier I, Tier II and Tier III levels with the Admirals, Chicago Fury, and Chicago Hawks hockey organizations.  Matt is a Level 4 certified coach and owner/instructor for Stick With It Stick Handling.  He has been a scout for USHL and ECHL professional teams.  Matt played six years of professional hockey and played for St. Cloud State University, North Iowa Huskies, Kalamazoo Junior K Wings, Soo Hawks, and Mount Carmel.  Attached is Matt’s resume.

Tom Galvin has responsibility for USA Hockey’s long-term athlete development model across levels in the Admirals.  His background includes over 20 years experience at all levels of hockey, with 8 years of coaching experience.  Tom played 7 years of professional hockey in the AHL, ECHL, UHL, USHL, and he played 4 years for University of Notre Dame (NCAA Division I).  Attached is Tom’s resume.

Gregg Naumenko’s background includes coaching at the Tier I level with the Chicago Young Americans.  Gregg is a Level 4 certified coach, has been a scout for the USHL, and was an instructor at the USA Select Camp.  Gregg’s extensive playing career includes professional, college, and junior hockey with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Chicago Wolves, University of Alaska, North Iowa Huskies, and Springfield Jr. Blues.  He also played with the KHL in Russia and was a member of the 2002 U.S. National team at the World Championships.  Gregg is one of only 6 goaltenders born in Illinois to play in the NHL.  Attached is Greg’s resume.

Carla Pentimone is a USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Hockey Director and works closely with USA Hockey and AHAI teaching and coaching at various coaching clinics and district camps. Carla is the President of the Rolling Flames Wheelchair Hockey and works with The Chicago Blackhawks Blind Hockey program where she received their Leadership Award for the 2015-2016 season. Carla grew up in the Chicago area playing Tier I and Tier II hockey, and she fully understands the importance of proper development in order for kids to be able to reach their full potential. As a young hockey player, Carla participated in USA Hockey’s 17/18 Team Development Camp. Carla played Division I college hockey for the two-time National Champion Wisconsin Badgers, under former Olympic Gold Medalist, Mark Johnson and with two-time Olympic silver medalists, Meghan Duggan, Hillary Knight and Brianna Decker. In her senior year, Carla earned the Senior Badger Award for Most Inspiring Player.

Jason (Jay) De Maria earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Theories of Coaching from Western Michigan University.  After graduating in 2008, Jason quickly furthered his education by becoming an Internationally Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In April 2014 he added his USA Olympic Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification through the United States Olympic Weightlifting Committee.  He has been a Sports Performance Coach for more than 10 years and has trained athletes of multiple sports from age 9 all the way to the Collegiate and Professional ranks.  Jason also spent time working alongside the strength and conditioning staffs of clubs in the USHL and the NHL. Jason has over 10 years of coaching experience and is a USA Hockey Level 3 certified coach. Jason grew up playing for the Glen Ellyn Flames before going on to skate for Wheaton Warrenville South HS and eventually college club.
 

Craig Porazinski is a Hockey Advisor to help the ADM program which we piloted in the 2012-13 fall season.  His background includes over 15 years coaching and skill instructor experience at the Tier I, Tier II and Tier III levels with the Admirals, Sabres, Flames, Glenview Stars, and Team Illinois hockey organizations.  Craig is a Level 4 certified coach.  He played professional hockey in the ECHL and for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he was Captain and won two NCAA Division 3 National Championships.  He also played for the Madison Capitals, Chicago Cougars, Chicago Patriots, Team Illinois, and Chicago Minor Hawks.  Attached is Craig’s resume.